--- title: "Automatic Gate Motors Kenya | Sliding & Swing Gate Motors | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-motors-kenya description: "Automatic gate motors in Kenya. Sliding gate motors, swing gate motors, cantilever motors and articulated arms for homes, estates and businesses. Free site survey." updated: 2026-10-09 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-motors-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. # Automatic Gate Motors Kenya Gate motor hardware and supply across Kenya — sliding gate motors, swing gate motors, cantilever motors, articulated arms and underground operators, sized correctly for the gate they drive. ## Who supplies and installs gate motors in Kenya? [Qyvea Limited](https://qyvea.co.ke/) supplies and installs gate motors across Kenya. Gate motors are one of those items where the wrong choice is obvious within a month — a motor that is too small will slow down, overheat and eventually fail; a motor that is too large wastes money and can stress a light gate. Qyvea sizes the motor against the gate during the site survey, and the quote is for a motor and installation together. Full installation scope is on the [Automatic Gate Installation](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-installation-kenya) page. Motor types ## Gate motor types we install ### Sliding gate motors Track-riding or cantilever motors for gates that slide horizontally. Rated by gate weight and cycles per hour. ### Swing gate motors — arms Articulated arms mounted on the gate post. Common on lighter residential swing gates. ### Swing gate motors — underground Underground operators that conceal the motor in the ground beneath the gate leaf. Used where visible arms are not wanted. ### Cantilever motors For gates that slide with no ground track. The gate hangs from the carriage and rolls above ground level. ### Folding gate motors Motors that drive bi-folding gates. Fast opening, useful when the gate opening is very wide. ### Heavy industrial motors High-torque sliding motors for factories and yards, with hydraulic or electromechanical drive. Sizing ## What we check before sizing a motor - **Gate weight** — the single biggest factor. Measured or estimated, not guessed. - **Gate width and length** — a long gate has more inertia and needs a larger motor even if it is light. - **Opening type** — sliding, swing, folding, cantilever. - **Ground conditions** — sloped driveways, gravel, leaves or soft ground affect motor duty. - **Cycles per day** — a home gate opens perhaps 20 times a day; a business gate 200+. Duty cycle must match. - **Power supply** — single-phase, three-phase or solar. Some heavy motors need three-phase. - **Safety and integration** — safety beams, intercom, keypad or access control sized to work with the motor. Electromechanical vs hydraulic ## Electromechanical or hydraulic? - **Electromechanical** — a geared electric motor drives the gate. Quieter, more precise, easier to service, and the common choice for residential and light commercial gates. - **Hydraulic** — a hydraulic ram drives the gate. More robust in dusty or high-cycle environments, but requires hydraulic fluid service and is more expensive to repair if a ram leaks. - **Choice by site** — most homes and offices use electromechanical. Factories, farms and high-cycle commercial gates often justify hydraulic. FAQ ## Common questions about gate motors How do I choose the right gate motor? Motor size depends on the gate's weight, its length, whether it slides or swings, and whether the gate runs on a track or on cantilever wheels. The safest approach is a site survey that measures the gate and confirms motor sizing against the motor's rated capacity. What is the difference between a sliding gate motor and a swing gate motor? A sliding gate motor pulls the gate along its track or cantilever. A swing gate motor uses an articulated arm or an underground operator to swing the gate leaf on its hinges. The two are not interchangeable. What is a cantilever gate motor? A cantilever gate motor moves a sliding gate that has no track on the ground. The gate hangs from a carriage on posts above ground level. Common where a track would collect leaves, gravel or sit on sloped ground. Does the gate motor need a backup battery? Yes, for the gate to remain usable during power cuts. Qyvea fits a battery inside or alongside the control panel so the gate still opens and closes for several hours after mains power is lost. How much does a gate motor cost in Kenya? Motor cost depends on the gate's weight and opening type, whether the motor is electromechanical or hydraulic, its duty cycle and its country of manufacture. Qyvea quotes the motor together with the installation. ## Ask us to size a motor for your gate Free site survey, motor recommendation and itemised quote — no obligation. [Call +254 113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%27d%20like%20advice%20on%20the%20right%20gate%20motor.) Related ## Related Qyvea services [### Automatic Gates Full automatic gate service overview.](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gates) [### Gate Installation Installation process and site scope.](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-installation-kenya) [### Gate Repair Fault diagnosis and repair for existing gates.](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gate-repair-kenya) [### System Integration Combine gate automation with CCTV and access control.](https://qyvea.co.ke/system-integration) Chat with us — 30 min response --- **Qyvea Limited** · Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya (delivery only, no walk-in pickup) · serving all 47 counties Phone/WhatsApp: [+254 113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244) · Email: info@qyvea.co.ke · Shop: [qyvea.co.ke/products](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) · Facts: [qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts](https://qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts)